Touted as a “modern take” on Survival Horror, HideWorks has announced their isometric overhead shooter, Liminal Point. Slated for release on Steam in 2026, Liminal Point aims to pay homage to Survival Horror classics like Silent Hill and Resident Evil, while offering an experience that “[blurs] the line between reality and nightmares.”
Set on a desolate, fog-covered island shrouded in mystery, Liminal Point centres around Lyra, a once-rising rock star who receives a voicemail regarding the disappearance of her bandmate, Mira. The voicemail directs Lyra to Ashen Point, where the disturbing truth of Mira’s disappearance and the secrets of the island are revealed.
Lyra soon discovers that the seemingly abandoned locales are anything but, as twisted creatures that defy understanding roam the island. Along the way, she will encounter cryptic messages, and a haunting past that refuses to stay buried. As she delves deeper step, the world around her becomes more surreal, challenging her grip on reality and forcing her to confront the depths of her own psyche.
Liminal Point features the typical Survival Horror mechanics, such as limited resources, tense encounters, and an atmosphere dripping with dread. Manage your limited inventory space carefully, and rely on the map to plan your next moves wisely as you navigate the fog-shrouded island and its various locations. It’s complimented by an appropriately-chilling soundtrack, and ambient audio that immerses you in the tension of the island.